A diabetic patient presents to the clinic and is diagnosed with a mononeuropathy. What does the nursing care of this patient involve?
A) Protection of the affected limb from injury
B) Exercises for the affected limb
C) Information on support groups
D) Assistive devices to prevent foot drop
Ans: A
Feedback: Nursing care involves protection of the affected limb or area from injury, as well as appropriate patient teaching about mononeuropathy and its treatment. Nursing care for this patient does not involve exercises or assistive devices. Information on support groups is not indicated in the scenario.
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